Netflix Becoming 'Core Service' For Tablet Owners

Tablet owners have become a key target market for Netflix (NFLX), according to a report Thursday by Pacific Crest Securities. About 40% of tablet owners subscribe to Netflix streaming, vs. 23% of total respondents in a recent survey. Pacific Crest surveyed 1,300 consumers online during the last week of November, says analyst Andy Hargreaves. "Not only is penetration of tablet households much ...

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